Basement Waterproofing Photo Album: Balancing Floors in Arrington, MI

Sue noticed that her floor was uneven. The doors did not sit in their frame so she contacted Ayer's to have her basement inspected. Our resident foreman Bruce was happy to listen to Sue's concerns and diagnose the issue. Bruce found that the home's crawl space was in major need of reinforcement. he also found signs of water damage. To fix these issues he used SmartJack Piers to stabilize the crawlspace, a CleanSpace lining to protect against future water damage, and treated the area with a powerful dehumidifier to remove any possible moisture left.

CleanSpace

CleanSpace is an antimicrobial lining that is placed on every flat surface of a home's crawl space. CleanSpace provides a protective barrier between the home's vulnerable material and any possible moisture inside the home. Moisture in the home is a danger because it can invite microorganisms that consume organic material like wood (wood found in the support works of a home). If too much wood is degraded then the home's support is compromised and a major risk factor.

Dehumidifier

Moisture in the air is a major risk to the home. Moisture can invite micro-organisms into the home that consume organic materials like the wood found in most homes' Support works. This process weakens the home's integrity risking the safety of the home. Moisture also invites mold spores that can risk the occupants' health directly as well as indirectly.

SmartJack

SmartJack piers are metal beams placed strategically along the structure's supportive rim joist. The bottoms are anchored into the ground with poured concrete while the tops are capped with load-bearing joints that are attached to the rim joist. The entire pier's height is adjusted till there is constant pressure being applied, reintroducing support to the entire framework.